KORE 2 produces an ocean of sound right from the start by integrating the most powerful Native Instruments audio engines with more than 500 KoreSounds included. Furthermore, KORE 2 is infinitely expandable with any Audio Unit/VST-plug-in.

Fast and easy access to sounds

KORE 2 makes finding the desired sound a breeze—simply choose its musical characteristics in the new and expanded KoreSound Browser or use the text search function.

500 unique, production-ready KoreSounds have been specially created for KORE 2 using the integrated sound generators, effects, and advanced MIDI tools arpeggiator, step sequencer, and MIDI player), incorporating ingenious routing and layering. Through the combination of high-end sound generators with the unique potential of KORE 2, the on-board sounds boast an unparalleled level of detail and depth.

The focus has been laid on universally applicable yet innately tweakable sounds and instruments. Useful parameters of every onboard sound have been individually mapped to the KORE Controller, allowing for highly detailed editing. Playing and customizing sounds has never been this easy and musical.

Sound Variations and Sound Morphing

Any KoreSound can encompass up to 8 sound variations—8 articulations of one sound enabling you to emphasize varying settings and nuances as part of the musical flow. The 500 on-board sounds have been specially programmed with a wealth of variations. The real innovation is the ability to morph sounds between their respective sound variations. For example, a KoreSound can start as a bass-heavy MASSIVE sound, morph into a crystalline FM8 pad, gradually distort (through the addition of a GUITAR RIG 2 effect) and finally dissolve, (through the addition of a delay plug-in) in a haze of reverb.

There are practically no limits to how sounds can be morphed. Virtually any parameter of a KoreSound can be set as a sound variation. Internal mixer settings, volume/pan/send settings, MIDI information, audio, and effect parameters as well as the sound settings of the plug-ins can be saved with a sound variation, thus making them available for morphing. Whether smoothly morphing between sound variations with two of the KORE Controller's rotary dials or switching between variations with the 8 controller buttons—both processes can be automated in the audio host.

Create faster, work smarter

The Sound Matrix lets you combine KoreSounds, plug-ins, effects, MIDI file players, step sequencers, appregiators and even entire performances (consisting of multiple KoreSounds) in any combination. Simple drag-and-drop operation in one unified interface for all file types minimizes the time spent managing files and maximizes creativity.

Want to fuse an ABSYNTH pad with an FM8 lead sound and pattern delay? Combine an appregiator with a REAKTOR sound? Trigger a KONTAKT drum kit with a MIDI player? KORE 2 handles all elements (whether KoreSounds, plug-ins, effects, performances or MIDI modules) in the same way and using just one interface. Making, manipulating, and working with sounds and plug-ins becomes direct and intuitive.

Complexity made easy

The entire sound architecture has been condensed in such a way that any number of mixer structures, including audio and MIDI routing can be nested inside each other, while simultaneously retaining maximum clarity. The topmost level in the KORE interface is also the simplest, allowing an immediate, musically intuitive approach—even highly complex KoreSounds are incredibly easy to use. Through double-clicking, the user can access KORE's deeper levels, enabling increasingly profound sound manipulation.

Uniform operation in plug-in or standalone mode

Organize your entire KORE rig for playing live, use performance presets to switch between sounds, channel settings, effect parameters, and more. KORE 2 now offers the same powerful features, whether in standalone or plug-in mode.

Redesigned KORE 2 controller

Redesigned KORE 2 controller has undergone a redesign; many details have been improved and fine-tuned to work in total harmony with the KORE 2 software. Diverse functions of both modules can be controlled in real time with the hardware controller including patterns, loop length modulation, velocity, note length, and more.

Flexible MIDI Routing

MIDI control data from the MIDI file player, arpeggiator, step sequencer or any other MIDI generating plug-in can now be routed—in the same flexible way as audio—to any number of sound destinations. For example, use a REAKTOR sequencer to trigger ABSYNTH sounds.

Flexible Aux Routing

Creativity without bounds—in KORE 2 an unlimited number of aux channels are now at your disposal. Send the output of individual plug-ins to their own individual channels, or for further processing to other channels. Aux channels are created dynamically and are displayed only when needed.

New Effects

12 new premium effects—among them unconventional and inspiring tools such as cabinet saturator, pattern delay, and grain shifter. Additionally, all KORE 1 effects have undergone improvement with some additional features added. In total, 32 integrated effects are at your disposal.

Integrated Help Display:

The context-sensitive helper is integrated within the interface. When moving the mouse over an element an explanation of its functions will be displayed.

Multi-Language Interface:

Menus and helper are available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese.

Features

Unified software / hardware system to instantly find, play and control sounds

Batch Import: Entire preset libraries of 3rd party Audio Unit / VST plug-ins can be imported in one go; after which they are instantly usable as KoreSounds.

Faster plug-in pre-listening -simply click on a plug-in in the Sound Matrix and step through its presets.

Text search and category selection can be used in combination, i.e., searching for MASSIVE in the text search field with additional categories (for example "Bass", "Analog") will show results for MASSIVE analog bass sounds.

Monophonic step sequencer specially developed for KORE 2, with up to 32 steps, variable loop length and other advanced features.

High-performance arpeggiator, purpose built for KORE 2.

Significantly tighter interaction with the KORE 2 software on all levels.

New navigation buttons with precise pressure points.

Optimized navigation area with a slightly altered layout. Load, control, perform, morph and save - directly from the hardware.

Precision jog wheel for scrolling through functions and lists.

Compact design, no longer includes audio interface.

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Monophonic step sequencer specially developed for KORE 2, with up to 32 steps, variable loop length and other advanced features.

Diverse functions of both modules can be controlled in real-time with the hardware controller (patterns, loop length modulation, velocity, note length, etc).

Note: KORE 2 can also be used with the KORE 1 controller.

KORE 2 Specifications:

KORE 2

Interfaces

KORE 2 as a host loads:

VST, Audio Units

KORE 2 as an 'instrument' runs:

Stand-alone, VST, Audio Units, RTAS under Pro Tools 7

Supported Drivers:

Core Audio, ASIO, DirectSound

System Requirements

Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1.6 GHz or Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM

Win XP / Vista (32 Bit), Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM

USB Port

Vista compatibility

Native Instruments has seen good results in its compatibility testing with Windows Vista 32-bit. NI products generally operate without specific problems or limitations under this operating system. However, Windows XP is currently still recommended for professional music production due to its proven reliability and compatibility, especially for a productive environment where these aspects are crucial.

Windows Vista 64-bit is currently not recommended by Native Instruments for professional music production due to a lack of compatible applications and hardware drivers. Native Instruments will continue to evaluate the Vista 64-bit platform and further developments regarding relevant third-party music production software that are interoperable with NI products.

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